Hindoo Holiday
An Indian Journal
(Author) J.R. AckerleyA highly entertaining and moving journal chronicling J. R. Ackerley's time in India In the 1920s, the young J. R. Ackerley spent several months in India as the Private Secretary to the Maharajah of Chhokrapur. Knowing almost nothing of India, he discovers Hindu culture, festivals and language, and reveals the fascinating attitudes of the Palace staff on women, marriage. the caste system and death. At the heart of Hindoo Holiday is the wonderfully unpredictable figure of his Highness the Maharajah Sahib who, ultimately, just wants 'someone to love him'.
J.R. Ackerley
J.R. Ackerley was a British writer known for his memoir "My Dog Tulip," a poignant and humorous account of his bond with his beloved Alsatian. His literary style is characterized by wit, introspection, and emotional depth. Ackerley's work explores themes of companionship, identity, and the complexity of human relationships.